Dry Eyes

Middle-aged woman rubbing her dry, discomforting eyes while sitting at a desk with a computer screen.

Dry eyes, also known as dry eye syndrome or keratoconjunctivitis sicca, occur when your eyes don't produce enough tears or the right quality of tears to keep them adequately lubricated. It can cause irritation, blurred vision, and a gritty or burning sensation in the eyes.

Stinging or burning eyes
Gritty or sandy sensation
Redness
Blurred vision
Sensitivity to light
Watery eyes (a reflex to dryness)

Artificial tears or lubricating eye drops
Prescription eye drops to increase tear production
Punctal plugs to block tear drainage
Warm compresses and eyelid hygiene
Reducing screen time and using humidifiers
Treating underlying conditions (e.g., blepharitis)

Aging (especially over age 50)
Long screen time or reading
Wind, smoke, or dry climate
Certain medications (antihistamines, antidepressants)
Contact lens use
Autoimmune diseases (e.g., Sjögren’s syndrome)
Hormonal changes (especially in women)

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Causes

Aging (especially over age 50)
Long screen time or reading
Wind, smoke, or dry climate
Certain medications (antihistamines, antidepressants)
Contact lens use
Autoimmune diseases (e.g., Sjögren’s syndrome)
Hormonal changes (especially in women)

Treatments

Artificial tears or lubricating eye drops
Prescription eye drops to increase tear production
Punctal plugs to block tear drainage
Warm compresses and eyelid hygiene
Reducing screen time and using humidifiers
Treating underlying conditions (e.g., blepharitis)

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Dry Eyes

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